Oral history interview with Per Bjurström, 1991 May 7.

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Bjurström, Per,. Oral history interview with Per Bjurström, 1991 May 7.

Oral history interview with Per Bjurström, 1991 May 7.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/82962716

Per Bjurström was Kress professor in residence at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA) at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., in 1990-1991, and a long-time observer and colleague of the National Gallery. Bjurström recounted experiences during his years as curator and director of the Swedish national museum and noted the common concerns and problems that face national or government-sponsored museums. He reflected on the role of museums in the life of a country and its people. He described his experience at CASVA and shared observations about his year in Washington.

1 sound cassette (ca. 45 minutes)

National Gallery of Art Library